Mount Elgon National Park

Mt. Elgon is a 4,321m high extinct volcano in prehistoric times stood taller than kilimanjarodoes today. Although the mountain straddles the Kenya border, its loftiest peak Wagagai, lies within Uganda and is best ascended from the Uganda side.

Elgon is an important watershed, and its slopes support a rich variety of altitudinal vegetation zones ranging from montane forest to high open moorland atudded with the other-worldly giant lobelia and groundsel plants.

Spectacular scenery is the main attraction for hikers on this oft-neglected and relatively undemanding mountain, but there is also a variety of forest monkeys and small antelope, along with elephant and buffalo.

A checklist topping 300 birds includes many species not recorded else where in Uganda. Other attractions include ancient cave paintings close to the trailhead at Budadiri,  and spectacular caves and hot springs within the crater

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